Closed · HQ003425NFOEASD07 · CFDA 12.905 · Mandatory

DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Washington Headquarters Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $16M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 23, 2025
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC) is a closed mandatory listing from Washington Headquarters Services that offered Up to $16,000,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $16M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
12.905
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC) - is cataloged under number HQ003425NFOEASD07 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.905, posted by Washington Headquarters Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 23, 2025 and last updated on August 7, 2025. The funding category is Mandatory, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $16,000,000. The agency has projected $16.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $16.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $16.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 23, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Up to $16,000,000

Close Date

July 23, 2025

Posted

June 23, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$16,000,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The recipient will lead SMCs to continue development of the DoD Cyber Institutes. The recipient will coordinate with other SMCs as appropriate. The grant will enable development of new programs integrated with existing programs to support academic, experiential (internal/external) and educational infrastructure to build a military and civilian cyber workforce talent pipeline.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Michael J Fanizzo

Key Dates

Posted June 23, 2025
Close Date July 23, 2025
Archive Date August 22, 2025
Last Updated August 7, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)", offered by Washington Headquarters Services. It is associated with CFDA program 12.905. The recipient will lead SMCs to continue development of the DoD Cyber Institutes. The recipient will coordinate with other SMCs as appropriate. The grant will enable development of new programs integr...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 23, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $16,000,000. Total estimated funding: $16,000,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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